Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Nat’l Recovery Month to be marked Sept. 29

    The Metuchen Municipal Alliance will mark National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Borough Council chambers. Speakers and participants will include Metuchen Police Chief James Keane, First Step Counseling, Princeton House, Extra Care Health Services, and the High Focus recovery community. Members will share their stories of hope…

  • Edison library to offer Rock Band 2

    The Edison Public Library is offering two session of Rock Band 2 Aug. 24, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the North Edison Branch Library, 777 Grove Ave., Edison, and Aug. 25, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. Both sessions are open to ages 13-17, and the library…

  • Vacation Bible school Aug. 24-28 in Edison

    St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 445 Old Post Road, Edison, will host a free vacation Bible school program the week of Aug. 24- 28 from 6-9 p.m. for children from prekindergarten through sixth grade. The theme for this year is “Sonrock Kids Camp.” Space is limited. For more information and to register, call 732-287-0888.

  • Library to offer teen summer programs

    This summer, the Young Adult (YA) Department of the Metuchen Public Library will offer a wide array of free programs for Metuchen teens entering grades six through 12. Among the programs will be two book discussion groups, acting/improvisation classes, filmmaking workshops, poetry and fiction workshops, a watercolor painting class, an introduction to fencing class, and…

  • Metuchen townwide garage sale Sept. 12

    The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commercewill hold the 20th annual Fall Townwide Garage Sale Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date is Sept. 13. There will be hundreds of homes involved. Just look for the balloons. Maps and participant lists may be picked up Saturday, Sept. 12, at Boyt Drugs, 411…

  • Vendors are sought for Old Bridge Day

    The Old Bridge Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking vendors for Old Bridge Day 2009 set for Oct. 3. The event will feature amusements, food, crafts and live entertainment. For more information or to reserve, call 732-607-7940 or log on to www.oldbridge.com.

  • Depression/bipolar support groups to meet

    Depression and bipolar support groups will meet 7:30-9 p.m. every Monday at the Metuchen YMCA, 65 High St., Metuchen; and 7:30-9:15 p.m. every Friday at the Robert Wood Johnson hospital auditorium, One Robert Wood Johnson Plaza, New Brunswick. The support groups are intended as an informal forum for education, support and socialization among patients diagnosed…

  • Cat show slated at NJ Expo Center in Edison

    Central Jersey Cat Fanciers will be hosting the Mid Atlantic Regional Awards show at the New Jersey Expo Center in Edison Aug. 20-30. Show hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, $5 for children ages 4-12, and children under 4 will…

  • Child care center to host open house

    Edgar Child Care Center, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen, has a limited number of openings for September enrollment. There will be an open house 4-6 p.m. Aug. 20. The program offers full-time and part-time options for infants through pre-kindergarten. The children participate in weekly swim, gym and music programs. Also offered is a 10 percent discount…